Fly-ins and events
April
Grumman S2F Stoof Open Cockpit Tours
Apr 26-27, 2024
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Princeton Airport KPNM
Princeton, MN
S2F Cold War Aircraft History Tours in Princeton, MN
Experience the rich history of Cold War aircraft with S2F tours in Princeton, MN.
Explore iconic planes and learn about their significance in aviation.
Flight Expo, Inc.
1101 19th Avenue South, Princeton, MN 55371
S2F Cold War Aircraft History Tours in Princeton, MN
Conatact: Sharon Sandberg at 763-568-3360 or email flightexpoinc@aol.com
May
Grumman S2F Stoof Open Cockpit Tours
May 03, 2024
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
Princeton Airport KPNM
Princeton, MN
S2F Cold War Aircraft History Tours in Princeton, MN
Experience the rich history of Cold War aircraft with S2F tours in Princeton, MN.
Explore iconic planes and learn about their significance in aviation.
Flight Expo, Inc.
1101 19th Avenue South, Princeton, MN 55371
763-568-3360
S2F Cold War Aircraft History Tours in Princeton, MN
Contact: Sharon Sandberg at flightexpoinc@aol.com
Waseca Summer Fly Ins, Rain or Shine. First Thurs of the month
May 4, 2024
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Waseca ACQ
Fly in/ Drive in - bring your own meat to grill, dish to pass, beverages. Grill and paper products provided. First Thursday of the month May through October.
Contact David Ziegler 507-838-8915 or Airport Manager if any questions
Breezy Point 8th Annual Fly-In
May 6, 2024
10:00 am to 2:00 pm
8MN3 - Breezy Point MN
8th Annual Breezy Point Fly-In, Military Flyover Requested, Aircraft Static Display
Complimentary Brats, Hot Dogs, Ice Cream and Beverages, Classic Car Show
Pilots & Friends Social
Contact: Cliff at (218) 838-3434
2nd Annual Fly in/ Drive Car Show Breakfast Sponsored by the VFW
May 18, 2024
7:30 am to 11:00 am
KRNH (north ramp next to East Metro Jet Center)
Pancake breakfast by the VFW all proceeds go to the VFW Freedom Park project
Contact: Mitch Campeau
Fly-In/Drive-In Breakfast
May 19, 2024
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
7575 Hwy 169
Blue Earth Municipal Airport,
We will serve all you can eat delicious pancakes, toppings, sausage, scrambled eggs, and coffee/milk/juice. Pilots in command eat free. Tickets are $10 per person at the door or $8 in advance. Advance tickets can be purchased from Rick Scholtes at 507-525-0170. This event is sponsored by the Blue Earth Eagles Aerie #4486. t
Contact: Rick Scholtes at 507-525-0170
Benson's EAA 745 Fly In/ Drive Pancake Breakfast
May 20, 2024
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
6MN9 Benson's Airport
White Bear Lake MN
Breakfast coffee good friends blue sky.
Contact: David Roster, Airport at 651-429-0315
Le Sueur Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fly-In
Sponsored by Le Sueur Lions Club
May 21, 2024
8:00 am to noon
Le Sueur Airport 12Y
Le Sueur Municipal Airport Breakfast, Pilots eat free. Sponsored by the Le Sueur Lions Club
General Aviation aircraft get a $0.30 per gallon fuel discount for the day. Our event is well known for fantastic Buttermilk Pancakes, real 100% Wisconsin maple syrup and sugar free syrup also, sausage, coffee (regular and decaf), Orange juice, milk. Plenty of aircraft parking available.
Contact: Johnny Favolise at 763-232-6503 or visit the Le Sueur Lions Facebook page.
June
32 Annual Amery Municipal Airport Flyin/drivein Pancake Breakfast
Jun 01, 2024
7:00 am to 11:00 am
Amery Municipal Airport, KAHH
Amery, WI
32nd Annual Fly-In/Dive-In Pancake Breakfast. Children under 10 are free. Flyin/drivein pancake breakfast serving pancakes and kielbasa w/beverage
Contact: Paul Isakson at 715/554-3858
2024 Alexandria Fly-In Breakfast
Jun 03, 2024
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Municipal Airport / Chandler Field / KAXN
Alexandria MN
Breakfast Featuring a build your own omelet bar with coffee and juice.
Local pilots offering fly-in camping June 2nd starting 6:30pm.
Overnight Camping for Pilots in Encouraged!!!
Contact: Alexandria Aviation at (320)-762-2111
Best in the Midwest Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
Jun 04, 2024
7:00 am to 11:00 am
Ogle County Airport (C55)
Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, applesauce, juice, coffee & water
NEW THIS YEAR: VIP Pilot Line - this line is for any pilot that fly-in to the event
Cost: Adults=$10, Kids= $5 (5-12y), and Children=Free (under 5y)
Other Attractions: Gun raffle & T-shirt sales
Contact: Shellie Graden at (319)-830-0982 or email hudeuni224@gmail.com
Life Link III Fly/Drive in Breakfast Fundraiser
Jun 08, 2024
7:00 am to noon
Range Regional Airport
Alexandria MN
The Life Link help support the mission of Life Link III and getting an inside look at the operations of Life Link III.
Funds raised will help with the acquistion of important clinical supplies utlized in air medical transports and assist in ongoing education of our crews as we stand ready to provide exceptional care to critically ill and injured patients.
Static display aircraft parking for general public viewing is welcome,
Contact: Jacob Carpenter at (320)-762-2111 or email jdcarpenter@lifelinkiii.com
Fergus Falls Airport - EAA Chapter 1174 Fly-In and Belgian Waffle Breakfast
Jun 9, 2024
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Municipal Airport - KFFM
Fergus Falls, MN
Fly In/Drive In featuring the famous EAA Chapter 1174 Belgian Waffle Breakfast Young Eagle Flights. Follow us on face book at facebook.com/eaachapter1174.
Contact: Robert Gray at email rcgray@gmail.com.
Princeton Lions Club Airport Brunch
Jun 09, 2024
7:30 am to 12:00 pm
KPNM
Princeton Airport, MN
All you can eat Brunch: Eggs, Hash Browns, Pancakes, Kielbasa, Orange Juice, milk and coffee.
Adults: $15 Kids: $8, All Pilots Eat Free
Proceeds Go To Lions Charities In the Princeton Community.
Grumman S2F Tracker will be on display and open for the public. Go to
The STOOF NEEDS A Home! Help Build the Building! to make a donation for the Stoof.
Contact: Sharon Sandberg 763-568-3360 or email Flightexpoinc@aol.com
EAA Chapter 1610 Pine River Airport Open House, Fly-In and Food Truck Venue
Jun 15, 2024
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Pine River Airport (KPWC)
Brainerd, MN
The KPWC airport commission, with support from EAA Chapter 1610 (Brainerd), will be hosting an Open House and Fly-In with food truck vendors serving a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dessert items from their popular menus! Come out and bring your families to enjoy the food, see the variety of aircraft, meet local pilots, and learn about proposed expansion plans for KPWC.
Contact: Dave Koenig at djkoenig512@gmail.com
EAA Chapter 100 - A Father's Day Pancake Breakfasts
Jun 16, 2024
7:00 am to noon
Dodge Center Airport (KTOB)
Dodge Center, MN
Fly In/Drive In featuring the famous EAA Chapter 1174 Belgian Waffle Breakfast Young Eagle Flights. Follow us on face book at facebook.com/eaachapter1174.
Contact: Robert Gray at email rcgray@gmail.com.
Annual Fly In Pancake Breakfast
Jun 17, 2024
7:30 am to 11:00 am.
Moose Lake, MN Airport
PIC Eat Free!
Contact : Larry Peterson at 218-485-4441
Cambridge fathers day fly-in
Jun 18, 2024
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cambridge, MN
War birds,young eagles flights, street rods, giant large scale RC , first responders pedal planes for kids and activities. pancake breakfast, and more
Contact: Connie Boener at Connieboerner@hotmail.com
EAA Chapter 307 Chicken Que
Jun 18, 2024
11:00 am. to 3:00 pm
Holland Air Park 36WI, Hangar: N8676, west side of Runway 18/36
Father's Day 2024 Chicken Que. Tasty chicken grilled over charcoal. Great food, drink, and the trimmings!
Contact: Keith Klos at keithklos@msn.com
Stanton Airfield Summer Solstice Celebration and Fly-in
Jun 22, 2024
11:00 am. to 7:00 pm
Stanton Airfield - KSYN - 1235 Highway 19 Blvd, Stanton MN 55018
LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, BEVERAGES, DEMONSTRATIONS, AIRPLANE RIDES AND MORE!!
Admission is $10 and Children 13 and under are Free.
Contact: 507-645-4030
Fairmont Lions Fly In Breakfast
Jun 25, 2024
7:00 am. to noon
Municipal airport KFRM
Fairmont, MN
Pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, coffee, orange juice, milk.
Adults $9 Children 6-10 $6 Children under 6 free. Pilot in Command eats free.
Contact: Wayne Kahler at 507-236-3604
Redwood Falls Rotary Fly-In Breakfast
Jun 25, 2024
8:00 am. to noon
Redwood Falls Municipal Airport
All you can eat pancakes and sausage. Pilots eat free!
Contact: Shannon Gruetter at email shannonguetter@gmail.com.
Wells Wings and Wheels Fly-In Breakfast
Jun 25, 2024
7 :00 am. to noon
68Y Wells Municipal Airport
Breakfast serving pancakes, French toast, eggs, ham, coffee and juice. 2 Miles West of Wells on Hwy 109. Aviation fuel, airplane rides and car show.
Contact: Bruce Sauer at Wells Aviation at 507 553 3100 or email wellsav@bevcomm.net,
July
Emmetsburg Kiwanis Annual Flight Breakfast
July 2, 2024
7 :00 am. to 12:00 pm
Emmetsburg Municipal Airport DOT Freq. 122.800
Emmetsburg Kiwanis holds our annual Flight Breakfast that includes Pancakes, Omelets, sausage, & drink. Free to all pilots in command. Serving from 7:00 am to 12:30 pm So come join us for a great breakfast that helps the Emmetsburg Kiwanis do great things for the kids of our community, thanks.
Contact: Mark Evans cell: 712-320-0447 or email: mevans@newcoop.com.
Best in the Midwest" Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
July 4, 2024
7:00 am to 11:00 am
Ogle County Airport (C55)
Menu: pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, applesauce, juice, coffee & water
NEW THIS YEAR: VIP Pilot Line - this line is for any pilot that fly-in to the event
Cost: Adults=$10, Kids= $5 (5-12y), and Children=Free (under 5y)
Other Attractions: Gun raffle & T-shirt sales
Contact: Shellie Graden at 319-830-0982 or email hudeuni224@gmail.com
Best in the Midwest" Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
July 4, 2023
7:00 am to 11:00 am
Ogle County Airport (C55)
Enjoy our grassroots flying at our beautiful country airport and meet some of the most dedicated aviation enthusiasts around! Bring a lawn chair and relax as you watch a variety of airplanes from all over fly in and out! Event held rain or shine! Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage, hash browns, scrambled eggs, applesauce and juice/coffee/water. Adults-$10 / Kids (5-12y)-$5 / Kids (under 5y)-free.
Contact: Shellie Graden at 319-830-0982 or Email: hudeuni224@gmail.com or Webste oglecountyairport.com
Starbuck Fly-In Breakfast
July 6, 2023
7:00 am to 12:00 am
Starbuck MN Airport
The Starbuck Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a fly-in breakfast on July 6, 2024, at the Starbuck Airport D32. Chris Cakes pancakes, sausage, and a beverage. Come for the breakfast then take a short walk downtown along the shore of Lake Minnewaska to take part in the Heritage Days Festivities. Craft fair, car show, kid's games, zoo exhibit, climbing wall, pedal pull, color run, parade, fireworks, depot and museum open house, and more. Stay for the day or camp under your wing and extend your visit.
Contact: Tom Beuckens 612-715-1995
Wings Over Prairie du Chien
July 13, 2023
7:00 am to 11:00 am
Prairie du Chien Municipal Airport KPDC. CTAF: 122.8
37735 US Hwy 18, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821.
Fly-In, Drive-In
Breakfast featuring Brisket 'N Eggs, Hashbrowns & more
$15 adults. $8 kids
12 & under - breakfast sponsored by Rotary Club of Prairie du Chien
Free admission. Free parking
Military and Civilian Aircraft Displays
Medflight Helicopter
Military, Police, and Fire Dept. Equipment Displays
Aircraft fly-bys
Airplane rides
Contact: Todd Berry, Airport Manager, 608 412-6163. airport@prairieduchien-wi.gov.
August
48th Annual EAA Chapter 1518
Fly-in/Drive-in Pancake Breakfast
Aug 4, 2024
8:00 am to 12:00 pm
Red Wing Regional Airport
(The Red Wing Airport is located in Wisconsin because
that is where the closest flat land is located)
Bay City, WI
Breakfast will feature Sturdiwheat Pancake, S&S Sugarbush Maple Syrup and Smoked Sausage from Watson Meat Locker in Plum City, WI. and milk from the Pierce County Dairy Promotion Committee.
Cost has not gone up from last years price of $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 5-11 and kids under 5 are free. We have a family rate of $30 for two adults and their minor children. PIC eats free.
Contact: Dan Johnson at 715-441-1790 .
Pelican Rapids Rotary Club - Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport Fly In
Aug 3, 2024
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport - 47Y
Pelican Rapids Municipal Airport - Fly In/Drive In and Pancake Breakfast, put on by Pelican Rapids Rotary Club, Pelican Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Pelican Rapids.
Contact: Robert Gray at rcgray@gmail.com.
Milaca Municipal Airport Fly-In
Aug 6, 2024
8:00 am. to noon
18Y Milaca Municipal Airport
Fly-In or Drive-In and bring the family for a great Sunday breakfast provided by the Milaca American Legion Post#178. Overnight under-wing camping available on Saturday, Aug. 5. Legion POW MIA tethered hot air balloon free rides, weather permitting.
Contact: Gary Judd at 320-266-3822.
41st Annual Fly-In Breakfast
Aug 6, 2024
7:30 am to noon
Ellen Church Field - Cresco Airport
Special notes - Pilots and passengers eat for free.
Cresco web site - Fly-In Breakfast
$12.00 per ticket, children 5 and under eat free
Contact: Missy Hvitved at 563-547-3434
or email missy.hvitved@cedausa.com
EAA Chapter 54 Corn Feed
Aug 12, 2024
11:00 am to 2:30 pm
Lake Elmo Airport (21D)
Fly-in/Drive-in event. Family-friendly. Fresh locally grown St. Croix Valley sweet corn and brats. Static aircraft display and kids' activities.
Contact: Jim Pearsall at email membership@eaa54.org or Bill Schanks at email events@eaa54.org
MSPA Pig Roast
Aug 12, 2024
Noon
Surfside Seaplane Base, Lino Lakes
Pork, turkey, live music and airplanes!
Contact information: Steve Guetter, Steve@penguinflight.net
Mahnomen County Airport Fly-in/Drive-in Breakfast
Aug 13, 2024
9 :00 am to 1:00 pm
Mahnomen County Airport (3N8)
Breakfast sponsored by the Mahnomen/Waubun Area Lions.
Pancakes, Sausage/ham, Coffee & Juice
Cost: Free-will donation
Contact: Bill Nelson at 218-280-1585
MSPA Pig Roast ---- Date Correction
Aug 13, 2024
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Surfside Seaplane Base
The MSPA Pig Roast is listed as the 12th. The date should be the 13th. Sorry for the confusion
Contact: Steve at 952-484-9457 or email steve@penguinflight.net
Paynesville Airshow
Aug 26, 2024
9 :00 am. to 5:00 pm
PEX Paynesville Airport
Paynesville, MN
Follow us on Facebook at Friends of the Paynesville Airport or our website pexfriends.com.
Contact: Thomas Fread at Thomas.fread@gmail.com
EAA 1658 Annual Sweet Corn & Brat Fly In, Drive In
Aug 31, 2024
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Brainerd, MN
Serving Sweet Corn, Brats, Famous prepared Sauerkraut, & cookies. Pic’s eat free.
Meal $10 Advance, $11 at the door, Under 12 is $6, Under 3 is free.
Welcome Classic cars & Vintage tractors.
Free Young Eagle rides from 8:00 am - 10:00 am for ages 8-17 (online sign up registration only)
Drawing for free plane rides
Contacts: Stuart Selchow at 320-583-8367, Max Anderson at 952-426-5067
September
2023 Grass is a Gas Poker Run
Sep 09, 2024
7:30 am to 2:00 pm
KBRD
Brainerd, MN
Start and finish at KBRD. Fly to grass strips in Northern Minnesota and pickup a card at each stop. Play your hand when you return to Brainerd for some great prizes.
Registration opens at 7:30 am with wheels up by 8:30 am. Return to Brainerd by 1:30pm in the afternoon. Prizes will be awarded as close as possible to 1:30 pm.
Event is 100% FREE, no cost to enter. One hand per person, maximum of two hands per aircraft.
Sponsored by Brainerd Lakes Area EAA Chapter 1610. Come and enjoy Great Lake country flying.
Contact: Mike Petersen.at 612-750-2981 or email. eaachapter1610@gmail.com
2024 Grass is a Gas Poker Run
Sponsored by Brainerd EAA Chapter 1610
Sept 14, 2024
7:30 am to 2:30 pm
KBRD
Brainerd, MN
Start and finish at Brainerd, fly to 4 grass strips in northern Minnesota, play your hand when you return. Great prizes for best 3 hands and many, many prizes by drawing. Registration opens at 07:30, briefing at 08:15 and return to Brainerd by 13:30.
One hand per person, max of 2 hands per aircraft. Strictly limited to 52 total hands, get there early to assure your spot.
Contact: Mike Petersen at 612-750-2981 or email eaachapter1610@gmail.com
Minnesota Seaplane Pilots Association Safety Seminar
Sept 15-17, 2024
4:00 pm.
Madden's on Gull Lake
Wipaire sponsored poker run, multiple safety speakers Saturday.
Contact: Steve Guetter at steve@penguinflight.net
Girls in Aviation Day
Sept 23, 2024
10:00 am. to 3 :00 pm
Jet Linx, Flying Cloud Airport, (KFCM)
Join the Stars of the North for our annual Girls in Aviation Day—a free event for youth to learn about career opportunities in aviation and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). Exhibitors from airlines, the military, universities, flight schools, pilots, engineers, and many professionals will showcase aviation careers. The event is geared toward girls ages 8-17; however, everyone is welcome. Girls in Aviation Day encourages female participation in STEM and aviation-related careers.
Contact: Mina Carlson at Mina.Carlson@starsofthenorth.org
2nd Annual Fall Colors Fly-In hosted at KLXL!
Sept 30, 2024
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Little Falls/Morrison County Airport
Little Falls, MN
Brat feed beginning at 11:00 am, live music, classic car show, and static display aircraft. Underwing camping available onsite. Last year was a blast and we hope to see you all again! .
Contact information: EAA1681@outlook.com